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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 716.18 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 716.18 and 332.36 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 716.18 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/716.18 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 716.18 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 238,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,029.58/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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