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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 715.95 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 715.95 and 282.75 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 715.95 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/715.95 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 715.95 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 202,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,434.86/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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