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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 715.96 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 715.96 and 309.14 is: 426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 715.96 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/715.96 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 715.96 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 221,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,332.89/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.54

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