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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.44, 714.46 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.44, 714.46 and 370.82 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.44 : 714.46 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.44/714.46 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.44x = 714.46 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.44x = 264,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,934.64/518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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