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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 711.62 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 711.62 and 349.92 is: 482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 711.62 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/711.62 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 711.62 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 249,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,009.63/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.60

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