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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 716.11 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 716.11 and 282.87 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 716.11 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/716.11 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 716.11 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 202,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,563.90/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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