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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.91, 711.54 and 319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.91, 711.54 and 319.35 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.91 : 711.54 = 319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.91/711.54 = 319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.91x = 711.54 × 319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.91x = 227,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,230.30/515.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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