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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 715.24 and 414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 715.24 and 414.25 is: 571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 715.24 = 414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/715.24 = 414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 715.24 × 414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 296,288.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,288.17/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.09

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