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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 715.62 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 715.62 and 297.62 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 715.62 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/715.62 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 715.62 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 212,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,982.82/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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