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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 714.90 and 285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 714.90 and 285.17 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 714.90 = 285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/714.90 = 285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 714.90 × 285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 203,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,863.39/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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