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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 716.03 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 716.03 and 308.99 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 716.03 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/716.03 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 716.03 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 221,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,242.53/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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