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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 715.20 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 715.20 and 294.18 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 715.20 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/715.20 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 715.20 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 210,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,397.54/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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