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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 715.02 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 715.02 and 297.05 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 715.02 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/715.02 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 715.02 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 212,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,396.69/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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