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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 714.72 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 714.72 and 321.52 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 714.72 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/714.72 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 714.72 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 229,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,796.77/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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