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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.38, 711.27 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.38, 711.27 and 305.45 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.38 : 711.27 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.38/711.27 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.38x = 711.27 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.38x = 217,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,257.42/515.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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