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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 714.83 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 714.83 and 297.09 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 714.83 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/714.83 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 714.83 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 212,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,367.36/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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