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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 714.88 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 714.88 and 407.64 is: 562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 714.88 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/714.88 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 714.88 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 291,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,413.68/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.23

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