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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 714.90 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 714.90 and 311.08 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 714.90 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/714.90 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 714.90 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 222,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,391.09/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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