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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.40, 711.32 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.40, 711.32 and 305.56 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.40 : 711.32 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.40/711.32 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.40x = 711.32 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.40x = 217,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,350.94/515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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