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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 715.61 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 715.61 and 285.66 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 715.61 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/715.61 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 715.61 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 204,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,419.72/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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