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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 715.64 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 715.64 and 331.76 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 715.64 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/715.64 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 715.64 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 237,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,420.86/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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