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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 710.88 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 710.88 and 305.32 is: 421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 710.88 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/710.88 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 710.88 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 217,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,045.88/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.32

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