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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 715.82 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 715.82 and 308.92 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 715.82 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/715.82 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 715.82 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 221,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,131.11/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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