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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 716.55 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 716.55 and 388.60 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 716.55 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/716.55 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 716.55 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 278,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,448.08/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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