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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.82, 711.80 and 305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.82, 711.80 and 305.99 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.82 : 711.80 = 305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.82/711.80 = 305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.82x = 711.80 × 305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.82x = 217,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,803.93/515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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