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