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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 715.08 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 715.08 and 321.56 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 715.08 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/715.08 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 715.08 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 229,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,941.12/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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