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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.88, 714.50 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.88, 714.50 and 308 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.88 : 714.50 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.88/714.50 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.88x = 714.50 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.88x = 220,066
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,066/517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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