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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 715.12 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 715.12 and 343.34 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 715.12 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/715.12 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 715.12 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 245,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,524.87/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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