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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 712.02 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 712.02 and 319.38 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 712.02 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/712.02 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 712.02 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 227,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,404.95/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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