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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.73, 715.30 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.73, 715.30 and 332.23 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.73 : 715.30 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.73/715.30 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.73x = 715.30 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.73x = 237,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,646.05/518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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