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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.65, 715.57 and 319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.65, 715.57 and 319.27 is: 440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.65 : 715.57 = 319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.65/715.57 = 319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.65x = 715.57 × 319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.65x = 228,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,457.45/518.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.49

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