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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.62, 715.41 and 322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.62, 715.41 and 322.09 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.62 : 715.41 = 322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.62/715.41 = 322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.62x = 715.41 × 322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.62x = 230,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,426.41/518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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