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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.44, 715.32 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.44, 715.32 and 341.32 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.44 : 715.32 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.44/715.32 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.44x = 715.32 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.44x = 244,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,153.02/518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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