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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 715.36 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 715.36 and 294.36 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 715.36 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/715.36 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 715.36 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 210,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,569.79/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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