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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 714.83 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 714.83 and 341.44 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 714.83 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/714.83 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 714.83 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 244,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,068.06/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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