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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 715.28 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 715.28 and 308.49 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 715.28 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/715.28 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 715.28 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 220,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,655.18/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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