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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 710.69 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 710.69 and 302.31 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 710.69 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/710.69 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 710.69 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 214,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,847.18/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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