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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.57, 711.41 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.57, 711.41 and 305.66 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.57 : 711.41 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.57/711.41 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.57x = 711.41 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.57x = 217,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,449.83/515.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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