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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.70, 715.85 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.70, 715.85 and 308.88 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.70 : 715.85 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.70/715.85 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.70x = 715.85 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.70x = 221,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,110.98/518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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