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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 715.89 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 715.89 and 353.16 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 715.89 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/715.89 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 715.89 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 252,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,823.71/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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