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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 715.88 and 387.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 715.88 and 387.89 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 715.88 = 387.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/715.88 = 387.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 715.88 × 387.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 277,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,682.69/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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