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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 714.62 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 714.62 and 308.05 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 714.62 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/714.62 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 714.62 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 220,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,141.69/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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