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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 713.82 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 713.82 and 318.18 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 713.82 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/713.82 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 713.82 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 227,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,123.25/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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