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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 715.04 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 715.04 and 332.01 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 715.04 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/715.04 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 715.04 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 237,398.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,398.77/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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