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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 715.83 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 715.83 and 285.82 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 715.83 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/715.83 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 715.83 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 204,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,598.53/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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