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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 715.04 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 715.04 and 331.74 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 715.04 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/715.04 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 715.04 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 237,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,207.37/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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