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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 715.62 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 715.62 and 371.46 is: 512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 715.62 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/715.62 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 715.62 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 265,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,824.21/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.60

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