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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 715.80 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 715.80 and 351.05 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 715.80 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/715.80 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 715.80 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 251,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,281.59/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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