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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.61, 715.61 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.61, 715.61 and 308.79 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.61 : 715.61 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.61/715.61 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.61x = 715.61 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.61x = 220,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,971.67/518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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