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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.95, 711.71 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.95, 711.71 and 319.32 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.95 : 711.71 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.95/711.71 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.95x = 711.71 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.95x = 227,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,262.84/515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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