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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 716.39 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 716.39 and 387.57 is: 535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 716.39 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/716.39 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 716.39 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 277,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,651.27/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.19

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