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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 715.25 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 715.25 and 352.58 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 715.25 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/715.25 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 715.25 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 252,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,177.51/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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