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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 715.65 and 297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 715.65 and 297.51 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 715.65 = 297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/715.65 = 297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 715.65 × 297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 212,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,911.92/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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