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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 711.14 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 711.14 and 350.08 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 711.14 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/711.14 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 711.14 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 248,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,955.89/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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