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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 715.54 and 322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 715.54 and 322.15 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 715.54 = 322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/715.54 = 322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 715.54 × 322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 230,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,511.21/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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