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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 715.29 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 715.29 and 331.94 is: 457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 715.29 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/715.29 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 715.29 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 237,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,433.36/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.84

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