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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.15, 715.08 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.15, 715.08 and 352.70 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.15 : 715.08 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.15/715.08 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.15x = 715.08 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.15x = 252,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,208.72/518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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