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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 715.26 and 378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 715.26 and 378.37 is: 521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 715.26 = 378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/715.26 = 378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 715.26 × 378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 270,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,632.93/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.96

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