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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.27, 715.14 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.27, 715.14 and 504.27 is: 695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 715.14 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/715.14 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 715.14 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 360,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,623.65/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.83

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