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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 715.14 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 715.14 and 297.19 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 715.14 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/715.14 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 715.14 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 212,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,532.46/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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