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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 715.25 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 715.25 and 297.35 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 715.25 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/715.25 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 715.25 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 212,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,674.52/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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