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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 715.14 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 715.14 and 378.51 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 715.14 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/715.14 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 715.14 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 270,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,687.64/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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