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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 715.08 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 715.08 and 511.26 is: 705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 715.08 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/715.08 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 715.08 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 365,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,591.80/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.58

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