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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.93, 715.91 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.93, 715.91 and 297.75 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.93 : 715.91 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.93/715.91 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.93x = 715.91 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.93x = 213,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,160.71/518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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