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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 714.94 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 714.94 and 308.21 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 714.94 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/714.94 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 714.94 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 220,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,351.66/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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