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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 715.61 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 715.61 and 371.18 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 715.61 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/715.61 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 715.61 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 265,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,614.69/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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