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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 714.46 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 714.46 and 379.12 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 714.46 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/714.46 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 714.46 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 270,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,866.08/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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