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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.51, 715.56 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.51, 715.56 and 285.63 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.51 : 715.56 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.51/715.56 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.51x = 715.56 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.51x = 204,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,383.97/518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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