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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 715.08 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 715.08 and 285.30 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 715.08 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/715.08 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 715.08 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 204,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,012.32/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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