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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.17, 715.06 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.17, 715.06 and 297.11 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.17 : 715.06 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.17/715.06 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.17x = 715.06 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.17x = 212,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,451.48/518.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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