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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 715.04 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 715.04 and 308.30 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 715.04 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/715.04 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 715.04 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 220,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,446.83/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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