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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.54, 716.37 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.54, 716.37 and 387.32 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.54 : 716.37 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.54/716.37 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.54x = 716.37 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.54x = 277,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,464.43/518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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