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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 711.78 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 711.78 and 306.04 is: 422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 711.78 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/711.78 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 711.78 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 217,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,833.15/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.26

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