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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 716.05 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 716.05 and 344.22 is: 475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 716.05 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/716.05 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 716.05 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 246,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,478.73/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.03

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