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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.15, 712.35 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.15, 712.35 and 319.64 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.15 : 712.35 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.15/712.35 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.15x = 712.35 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.15x = 227,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,691.99/516.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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