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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 716.58 and 378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 716.58 and 378.70 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 716.58 = 378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/716.58 = 378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 716.58 × 378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 271,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,368.32/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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