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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.43, 711.17 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.43, 711.17 and 305.60 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.43 : 711.17 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.43/711.17 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.43x = 711.17 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.43x = 217,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,328.47/515.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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