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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.89, 711.48 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.89, 711.48 and 338.65 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.89 : 711.48 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.89/711.48 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.89x = 711.48 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.89x = 240,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,942.19/515.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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