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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.40, 714.08 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.40, 714.08 and 307.56 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.40 : 714.08 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.40/714.08 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.40x = 714.08 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.40x = 219,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,622.44/517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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