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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 715.62 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 715.62 and 308.89 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 715.62 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/715.62 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 715.62 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 221,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,047.86/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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