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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.23, 715.14 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.23, 715.14 and 282.18 is: 389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.23 : 715.14 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.23/715.14 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.23x = 715.14 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.23x = 201,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,798.21/518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.40

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