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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 715.88 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 715.88 and 282.70 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 715.88 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/715.88 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 715.88 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 202,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,379.28/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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