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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 715.61 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 715.61 and 297.53 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 715.61 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/715.61 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 715.61 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 212,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,915.44/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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