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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.18, 710.64 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.18, 710.64 and 305.30 is: 421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.18 : 710.64 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.18/710.64 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.18x = 710.64 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.18x = 216,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,960.17/515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.13

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