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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 714.62 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 714.62 and 308.17 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 714.62 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/714.62 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 714.62 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 220,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,219.33/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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