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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 715.08 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 715.08 and 321.65 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 715.08 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/715.08 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 715.08 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 230,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,008.01/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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