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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 714.21 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 714.21 and 378.02 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 714.21 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/714.21 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 714.21 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 269,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,985.66/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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