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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 716.01 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 716.01 and 308.89 is: 426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 716.01 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/716.01 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 716.01 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 221,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,164.75/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.39

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