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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 715.94 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 715.94 and 353.18 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 715.94 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/715.94 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 715.94 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 252,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,853.92/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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