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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 715.23 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 715.23 and 378.05 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 715.23 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/715.23 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 715.23 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 270,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,392.70/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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