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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 714.99 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 714.99 and 285.22 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 714.99 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/714.99 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 714.99 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 203,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,929.45/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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