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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.50, 711.13 and 305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.50, 711.13 and 305.53 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.50 : 711.13 = 305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.50/711.13 = 305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.50x = 711.13 × 305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.50x = 217,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,271.55/515.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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