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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.45, 715.46 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.45, 715.46 and 379.04 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.45 : 715.46 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.45/715.46 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.45x = 715.46 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.45x = 271,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,182.49/518.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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