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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 714.48 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 714.48 and 343.44 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 714.48 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/714.48 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 714.48 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 245,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,381.01/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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