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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 714.56 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 714.56 and 370.68 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 714.56 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/714.56 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 714.56 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 264,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,871.25/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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