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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 714.81 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 714.81 and 321.57 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 714.81 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/714.81 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 714.81 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 229,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,861.45/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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