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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.62, 715.62 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.62, 715.62 and 344.20 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.62 : 715.62 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.62/715.62 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.62x = 715.62 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.62x = 246,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,316.40/518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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