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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 715.68 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 715.68 and 387.35 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 715.68 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/715.68 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 715.68 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 277,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,215.07/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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