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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 716.03 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 716.03 and 322.20 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 716.03 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/716.03 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 716.03 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 230,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,703.26/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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