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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 715.70 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 715.70 and 308.86 is: 426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 715.70 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/715.70 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 715.70 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 221,051.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,051.10/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.12

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