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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.50, 714.94 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.50, 714.94 and 331.68 is: 457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.50 : 714.94 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.50/714.94 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.50x = 714.94 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.50x = 237,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,131.30/518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.34

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