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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 716.40 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 716.40 and 388.26 is: 536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 716.40 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/716.40 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 716.40 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 278,149.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,149.46/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.26

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