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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 715.70 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 715.70 and 297.58 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 715.70 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/715.70 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 715.70 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 212,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,978.01/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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