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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 715.43 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 715.43 and 332.03 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 715.43 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/715.43 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 715.43 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 237,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,546.84/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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