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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.37, 715.26 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.37, 715.26 and 297.24 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.37 : 715.26 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.37/715.26 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.37x = 715.26 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.37x = 212,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,603.88/518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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