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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 715.86 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 715.86 and 297.74 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 715.86 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/715.86 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 715.86 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 213,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,136.58/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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