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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 715.04 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 715.04 and 297.14 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 715.04 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/715.04 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 715.04 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 212,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,461.92/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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