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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.03, 711.92 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.03, 711.92 and 329.48 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.03 : 711.92 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.03/711.92 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.03x = 711.92 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.03x = 234,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,563.40/516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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