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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 711.96 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 711.96 and 319.46 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 711.96 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/711.96 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 711.96 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 227,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,442.74/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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