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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 714.83 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 714.83 and 285.11 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 714.83 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/714.83 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 714.83 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 203,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,803.76/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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