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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 714.74 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 714.74 and 308.15 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 714.74 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/714.74 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 714.74 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 220,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,245.59/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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