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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 715.46 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 715.46 and 352.68 is: 486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 715.46 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/715.46 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 715.46 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 252,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,328.43/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.63

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