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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 715.40 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 715.40 and 332.06 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 715.40 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/715.40 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 715.40 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 237,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,555.72/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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