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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 715.59 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 715.59 and 322.01 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 715.59 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/715.59 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 715.59 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 230,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,423.56/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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