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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 715.81 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 715.81 and 297.67 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 715.81 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/715.81 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 715.81 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 213,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,072.63/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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