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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 714.72 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 714.72 and 331.44 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 714.72 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/714.72 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 714.72 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 236,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,886.80/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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