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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 715.02 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 715.02 and 321.72 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 715.02 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/715.02 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 715.02 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 230,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,036.23/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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