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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 714.68 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 714.68 and 296.80 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 714.68 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/714.68 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 714.68 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 212,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,117.02/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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