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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 715.80 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 715.80 and 297.64 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 715.80 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/715.80 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 715.80 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 213,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,050.71/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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