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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 711.10 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 711.10 and 305.52 is: 421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 711.10 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/711.10 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 711.10 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 217,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,255.27/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.63

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