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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 715.70 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 715.70 and 387.06 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 715.70 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/715.70 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 715.70 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 277,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,018.84/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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