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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.05, 714.93 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.05, 714.93 and 282.02 is: 389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.05 : 714.93 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.05/714.93 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.05x = 714.93 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.05x = 201,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,619.57/518.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.19

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