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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.77, 715.98 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.77, 715.98 and 332.25 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.77 : 715.98 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.77/715.98 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.77x = 715.98 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.77x = 237,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,881.05/518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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