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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.09, 714.96 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.09, 714.96 and 282.03 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.09 : 714.96 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.09/714.96 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.09x = 714.96 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.09x = 201,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,640.17/518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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