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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.53, 715.57 and 305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.53, 715.57 and 305.79 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.53 : 715.57 = 305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.53/715.57 = 305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.53x = 715.57 × 305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.53x = 218,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,813.39/518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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