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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 715.13 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 715.13 and 321.71 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 715.13 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/715.13 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 715.13 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 230,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,060.49/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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