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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.31, 710.96 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.31, 710.96 and 308.19 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.31 : 710.96 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.31/710.96 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.31x = 710.96 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.31x = 219,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,109.22/515.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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