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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.85, 716.01 and 285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.85, 716.01 and 285.97 is: 394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.85 : 716.01 = 285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.85/716.01 = 285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.85x = 716.01 × 285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.85x = 204,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,757.38/518.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.64

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