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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.61, 714.65 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.61, 714.65 and 371.01 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.61 : 714.65 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.61/714.65 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.61x = 714.65 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.61x = 265,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,140.44/518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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