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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 714.59 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 714.59 and 308.02 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 714.59 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/714.59 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 714.59 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 220,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,109.34/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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