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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 715.74 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 715.74 and 343.76 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 715.74 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/715.74 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 715.74 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 246,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,042.78/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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