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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 714.71 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 714.71 and 321.27 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 714.71 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/714.71 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 714.71 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 229,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,618.09/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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