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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.70, 715.50 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.70, 715.50 and 322.07 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.70 : 715.50 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.70/715.50 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.70x = 715.50 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.70x = 230,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,441.09/518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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