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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.17, 714.96 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.17, 714.96 and 308.42 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.17 : 714.96 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.17/714.96 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.17x = 714.96 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.17x = 220,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,507.96/518.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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