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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 715.14 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 715.14 and 311.34 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 715.14 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/715.14 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 715.14 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 222,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,651.69/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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