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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.33, 711.15 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.33, 711.15 and 305.45 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.33 : 711.15 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.33/711.15 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.33x = 711.15 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.33x = 217,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,220.77/515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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