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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 714.80 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 714.80 and 350.20 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 714.80 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/714.80 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 714.80 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 250,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,322.96/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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