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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 715.82 and 282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 715.82 and 282.65 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 715.82 = 282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/715.82 = 282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 715.82 × 282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 202,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,325.11/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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