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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 716.18 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 716.18 and 352.47 is: 486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 716.18 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/716.18 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 716.18 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 252,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,430.20/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.80

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