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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 715.80 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 715.80 and 393.46 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 715.80 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/715.80 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 715.80 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 281,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,638.67/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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