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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.05, 715.48 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.05, 715.48 and 351.97 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.05 : 715.48 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.05/715.48 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.05x = 715.48 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.05x = 251,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,827.50/518.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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