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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 715.05 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 715.05 and 297.15 is: 410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 715.05 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/715.05 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 715.05 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 212,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,477.11/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.04

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