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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 715.59 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 715.59 and 322.02 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 715.59 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/715.59 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 715.59 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 230,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,434.29/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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