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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.62, 711.33 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.62, 711.33 and 308.50 is: 425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.62 : 711.33 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.62/711.33 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.62x = 711.33 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.62x = 219,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,445.31/515.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.60

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