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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 714.78 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 714.78 and 331.59 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 714.78 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/714.78 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 714.78 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 237,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,016.58/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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