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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 715.60 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 715.60 and 282.51 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 715.60 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/715.60 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 715.60 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 202,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,164.16/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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