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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 716.03 and 309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 716.03 and 309.29 is: 426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 716.03 = 309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/716.03 = 309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 716.03 × 309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 221,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,461.16/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.81

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