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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 715.80 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 715.80 and 344.02 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 715.80 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/715.80 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 715.80 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 246,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,249.52/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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