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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.71, 715.86 and 297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.71, 715.86 and 297.71 is: 410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.71 : 715.86 = 297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.71/715.86 = 297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.71x = 715.86 × 297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.71x = 213,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,115.10/518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.86

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