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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.35, 714.06 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.35, 714.06 and 370.75 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.35 : 714.06 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.35/714.06 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.35x = 714.06 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.35x = 264,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,737.75/518.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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