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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 715.91 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 715.91 and 378.54 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 715.91 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/715.91 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 715.91 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 271,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,000.57/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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