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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 715.64 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 715.64 and 332.16 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 715.64 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/715.64 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 715.64 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 237,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,706.98/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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