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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 714.80 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 714.80 and 352.68 is: 485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 714.80 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/714.80 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 714.80 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 252,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,094.88/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.96

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