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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 715.32 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 715.32 and 285.49 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 715.32 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/715.32 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 715.32 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 204,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,216.71/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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