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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 715.03 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 715.03 and 319.03 is: 440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 715.03 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/715.03 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 715.03 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 228,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,116.02/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.19

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