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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 713.97 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 713.97 and 370.32 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 713.97 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/713.97 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 713.97 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 264,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,397.37/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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