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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 715.07 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 715.07 and 282.12 is: 389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 715.07 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/715.07 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 715.07 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 201,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,731.97/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.32

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