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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 715.50 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 715.50 and 344.34 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 715.50 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/715.50 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 715.50 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 246,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,375.27/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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