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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.83, 716 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.83, 716 and 282.80 is: 390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.83 : 716 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.83/716 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.83x = 716 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.83x = 202,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,484.80/518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.27

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