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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.65, 715.77 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.65, 715.77 and 285.77 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.65 : 715.77 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.65/715.77 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.65x = 715.77 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.65x = 204,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,545.59/518.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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