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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 715.23 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 715.23 and 308.60 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 715.23 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/715.23 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 715.23 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 220,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,719.98/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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