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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.62, 712.88 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.62, 712.88 and 306.78 is: 423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.62 : 712.88 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.62/712.88 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.62x = 712.88 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.62x = 218,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,697.33/516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.32

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