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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.38, 714.71 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.38, 714.71 and 331.56 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.38 : 714.71 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.38/714.71 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.38x = 714.71 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.38x = 236,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,970.08/518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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