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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 715.46 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 715.46 and 343.71 is: 474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 715.46 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/715.46 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 715.46 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 245,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,909.04/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.44

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