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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.63, 711.67 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.63, 711.67 and 305.92 is: 422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.63 : 711.67 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.63/711.67 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.63x = 711.67 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.63x = 217,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,715.91/515.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.23

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