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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 715.14 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 715.14 and 311.28 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 715.14 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/715.14 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 715.14 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 222,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,608.78/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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