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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.23, 714.81 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.23, 714.81 and 370.94 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.23 : 714.81 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.23/714.81 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.23x = 714.81 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.23x = 265,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,153.41/518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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