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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 715.75 and 297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 715.75 and 297.61 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 715.75 = 297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/715.75 = 297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 715.75 × 297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 213,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,014.36/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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