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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.33, 715.31 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.33, 715.31 and 282.29 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.33 : 715.31 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.33/715.31 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.33x = 715.31 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.33x = 201,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,920.93/518.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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