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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 715.98 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 715.98 and 371.72 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 715.98 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/715.98 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 715.98 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 266,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,144.09/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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