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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.38, 714.33 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.38, 714.33 and 387.16 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.38 : 714.33 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.38/714.33 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.38x = 714.33 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.38x = 276,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,560.00/518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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