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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 714.92 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 714.92 and 407.73 is: 562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 714.92 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/714.92 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 714.92 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 291,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,494.33/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.40

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