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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.21, 714.98 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.21, 714.98 and 318.97 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.21 : 714.98 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.21/714.98 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.21x = 714.98 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.21x = 228,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,057.07/518.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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