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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 715.47 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 715.47 and 294.50 is: 406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 715.47 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/715.47 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 715.47 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 210,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,703.07/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.31

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