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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 716 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 716 and 282.79 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 716 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/716 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 716 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 202,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,477.64/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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