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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 715.63 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 715.63 and 282.52 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 715.63 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/715.63 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 715.63 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 202,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,178.38/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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