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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 711.60 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 711.60 and 305.97 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 711.60 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/711.60 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 711.60 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 217,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,728.25/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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