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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 715.25 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 715.25 and 282.26 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 715.25 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/715.25 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 715.25 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 201,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,881.48/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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