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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.37, 715.34 and 331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.37, 715.34 and 331.79 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.37 : 715.34 = 331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.37/715.34 = 331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.37x = 715.34 × 331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.37x = 237,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,341.00/518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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