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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.33, 715.32 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.33, 715.32 and 297.30 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.33 : 715.32 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.33/715.32 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.33x = 715.32 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.33x = 212,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,663.15/518.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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