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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 715.83 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 715.83 and 297.63 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 715.83 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/715.83 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 715.83 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 213,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,052.48/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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