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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 716.13 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 716.13 and 309.11 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 716.13 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/716.13 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 716.13 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 221,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,359.36/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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