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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 715.80 and 352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 715.80 and 352.75 is: 486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 715.80 = 352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/715.80 = 352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 715.80 × 352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 252,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,498.45/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.68

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