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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 715.55 and 308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 715.55 and 308.87 is: 426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 715.55 = 308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/715.55 = 308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 715.55 × 308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 221,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,011.93/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.12

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