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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 716.40 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 716.40 and 407.18 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 716.40 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/716.40 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 716.40 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 291,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,703.75/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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