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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.93, 711.48 and 339.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.93, 711.48 and 339.00 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.93 : 711.48 = 339.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.93/711.48 = 339.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.93x = 711.48 × 339.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.93x = 241,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,194.33/515.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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