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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 714.06 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 714.06 and 393.48 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 714.06 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/714.06 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 714.06 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 280,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,968.33/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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