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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 714.94 and 366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 714.94 and 366.83 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 714.94 = 366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/714.94 = 366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 714.94 × 366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 262,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,261.44/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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