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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 713.61 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 713.61 and 307.32 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 713.61 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/713.61 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 713.61 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 219,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,306.63/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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