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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.62, 714.18 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.62, 714.18 and 387.40 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.62 : 714.18 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.62/714.18 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.62x = 714.18 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.62x = 276,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,673.33/518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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