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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 714.86 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 714.86 and 311 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 714.86 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/714.86 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 714.86 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 222,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,321.46/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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