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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.25, 711.23 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.25, 711.23 and 308.25 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.25 : 711.23 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.25/711.23 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.25x = 711.23 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.25x = 219,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,235.11/515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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