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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 714.91 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 714.91 and 297.16 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 714.91 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/714.91 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 714.91 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 212,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,442.66/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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