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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.99, 716.34 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.99, 716.34 and 322.38 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.99 : 716.34 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.99/716.34 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.99x = 716.34 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.99x = 230,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,933.69/518.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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