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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 714.71 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 714.71 and 352.42 is: 485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 714.71 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/714.71 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 714.71 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 251,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,875.43/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.78

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