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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 712.13 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 712.13 and 319.58 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 712.13 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/712.13 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 712.13 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 227,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,580.02/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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