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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 715.24 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 715.24 and 308.56 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 715.24 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/715.24 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 715.24 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 220,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,690.88/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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