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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 714.83 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 714.83 and 308.21 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 714.83 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/714.83 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 714.83 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 220,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,312.64/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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