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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.51, 711.37 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.51, 711.37 and 305.75 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.51 : 711.37 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.51/711.37 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.51x = 711.37 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.51x = 217,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,502.39/515.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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