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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 715.27 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 715.27 and 308.45 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 715.27 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/715.27 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 715.27 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 220,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,621.70/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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