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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.74, 715.86 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.74, 715.86 and 322.12 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.74 : 715.86 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.74/715.86 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.74x = 715.86 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.74x = 230,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,592.82/518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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