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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.77, 714.92 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.77, 714.92 and 371.15 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.77 : 714.92 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.77/714.92 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.77x = 714.92 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.77x = 265,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,340.85/518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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