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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 715.82 and 501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 715.82 and 501.56 is: 692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 715.82 = 501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/715.82 = 501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 715.82 × 501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 359,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,026.68/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.25

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