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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 710.88 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 710.88 and 305.24 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 710.88 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/710.88 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 710.88 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 216,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,989.01/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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