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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 715.01 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 715.01 and 285.24 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 715.01 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/715.01 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 715.01 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 203,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,948.03/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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