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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 715.92 and 378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 715.92 and 378.55 is: 522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 715.92 = 378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/715.92 = 378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 715.92 × 378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 271,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,011.52/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.61

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