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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 714.38 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 714.38 and 307.85 is: 424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 714.38 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/714.38 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 714.38 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 219,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,916.77/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.85

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