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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 715.82 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 715.82 and 387.45 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 715.82 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/715.82 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 715.82 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 277,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,342.52/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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