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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 716.10 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 716.10 and 339.18 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 716.10 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/716.10 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 716.10 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 242,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,886.80/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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