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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.29, 714.94 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.29, 714.94 and 308.34 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.29 : 714.94 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.29/714.94 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.29x = 714.94 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.29x = 220,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,443.83/518.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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