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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 714.94 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 714.94 and 282.02 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 714.94 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/714.94 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 714.94 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 201,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,627.38/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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