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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 715.26 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 715.26 and 285.44 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 715.26 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/715.26 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 715.26 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 204,163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,163.81/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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