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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 714.54 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 714.54 and 340.65 is: 469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 714.54 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/714.54 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 714.54 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 243,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,408.05/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.86

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