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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 714.32 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 714.32 and 307.94 is: 424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 714.32 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/714.32 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 714.32 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 219,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,967.70/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.99

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