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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 715.26 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 715.26 and 321.88 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 715.26 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/715.26 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 715.26 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 230,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,227.89/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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