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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.78, 715.68 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.78, 715.68 and 344.24 is: 474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.78 : 715.68 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.78/715.68 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.78x = 715.68 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.78x = 246,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,365.68/518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.89

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