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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.49, 711.26 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.49, 711.26 and 305.73 is: 421.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.49 : 711.26 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.49/711.26 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.49x = 711.26 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.49x = 217,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,453.52/515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.84

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