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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 714.42 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 714.42 and 308.03 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 714.42 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/714.42 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 714.42 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 220,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,062.79/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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