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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 711.98 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 711.98 and 306.15 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 711.98 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/711.98 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 711.98 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 217,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,971.15/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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