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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 715.43 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 715.43 and 297.41 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 715.43 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/715.43 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 715.43 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 212,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,773.20/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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