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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 714.60 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 714.60 and 308.16 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 714.60 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/714.60 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 714.60 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 220,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,211.14/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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