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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.41, 715.44 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.41, 715.44 and 308.53 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.41 : 715.44 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.41/715.44 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.41x = 715.44 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.41x = 220,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,734.70/518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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