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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.78, 711.66 and 306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.78, 711.66 and 306.03 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.78 : 711.66 = 306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.78/711.66 = 306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.78x = 711.66 × 306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.78x = 217,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,788.26/515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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