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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 713.51 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 713.51 and 307.19 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 713.51 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/713.51 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 713.51 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 219,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,184.54/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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