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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 716.19 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 716.19 and 322.37 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 716.19 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/716.19 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 716.19 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 230,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,874.59/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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