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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 710.80 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 710.80 and 308 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 710.80 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/710.80 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 710.80 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 218,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,926.40/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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