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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 715.20 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 715.20 and 331.60 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 715.20 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/715.20 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 715.20 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 237,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,156.74/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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