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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 714.87 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 714.87 and 378.54 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 714.87 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/714.87 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 714.87 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 270,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,606.89/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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