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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 714.82 and 510.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 714.82 and 510.73 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 714.82 = 510.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/714.82 = 510.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 714.82 × 510.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 365,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,080.02/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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