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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.73, 715.85 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.73, 715.85 and 282.66 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.73 : 715.85 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.73/715.85 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.73x = 715.85 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.73x = 202,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,340.75/518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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