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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 714.87 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 714.87 and 308.23 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 714.87 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/714.87 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 714.87 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 220,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,344.38/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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