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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.53, 715.56 and 285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.53, 715.56 and 285.65 is: 394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.53 : 715.56 = 285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.53/715.56 = 285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.53x = 715.56 × 285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.53x = 204,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,399.71/518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.19

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