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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 713.64 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 713.64 and 370.48 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 713.64 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/713.64 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 713.64 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 264,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,389.35/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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