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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 715.20 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 715.20 and 311.14 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 715.20 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/715.20 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 715.20 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 222,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,527.33/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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