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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 714.12 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 714.12 and 352.28 is: 485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 714.12 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/714.12 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 714.12 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 251,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,570.19/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.54

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