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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 713.56 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 713.56 and 307.26 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 713.56 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/713.56 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 713.56 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 219,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,247.68/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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