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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.74, 715.88 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.74, 715.88 and 306.18 is: 422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.74 : 715.88 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.74/715.88 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.74x = 715.88 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.74x = 219,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,188.90/518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.54

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