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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 715.08 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 715.08 and 352.60 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 715.08 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/715.08 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 715.08 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 252,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,137.21/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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