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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 715.76 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 715.76 and 297.59 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 715.76 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/715.76 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 715.76 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 213,001.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,001.53/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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