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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 711.90 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 711.90 and 319.50 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 711.90 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/711.90 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 711.90 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 227,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,452.05/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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