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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 714.79 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 714.79 and 321.38 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 714.79 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/714.79 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 714.79 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 229,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,719.21/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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