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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 717.24 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 717.24 and 510.38 is: 705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 717.24 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/717.24 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 717.24 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 366,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,064.95/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.71

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