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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.59, 715.19 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.59, 715.19 and 372.18 is: 513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.59 : 715.19 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.59/715.19 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.59x = 715.19 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.59x = 266,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,179.41/518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.28

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