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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.09, 714.57 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.09, 714.57 and 352.45 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.09 : 714.57 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.09/714.57 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.09x = 714.57 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.09x = 251,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,846.62/518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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