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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.15, 711.91 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.15, 711.91 and 329.44 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.15 : 711.91 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.15/711.91 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.15x = 711.91 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.15x = 234,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,531.63/516.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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