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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 715.93 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 715.93 and 282.75 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 715.93 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/715.93 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 715.93 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 202,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,429.26/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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