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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 714.90 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 714.90 and 308.16 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 714.90 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/714.90 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 714.90 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 220,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,303.58/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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