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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.21, 715.15 and 297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.21, 715.15 and 297.17 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.21 : 715.15 = 297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.21/715.15 = 297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.21x = 715.15 × 297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.21x = 212,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,516.06/518.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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