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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 715.10 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 715.10 and 321.76 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 715.10 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/715.10 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 715.10 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 230,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,090.58/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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