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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.85, 714.61 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.85, 714.61 and 308.05 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.85 : 714.61 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.85/714.61 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.85x = 714.61 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.85x = 220,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,135.61/517.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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