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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 715.32 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 715.32 and 371.28 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 715.32 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/715.32 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 715.32 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 265,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,584.01/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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