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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.90, 712.38 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.90, 712.38 and 329.72 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.90 : 712.38 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.90/712.38 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.90x = 712.38 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.90x = 234,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,885.93/515.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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