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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 715.30 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 715.30 and 331.97 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 715.30 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/715.30 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 715.30 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 237,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,459.10/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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