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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.95, 716.17 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.95, 716.17 and 282.92 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.95 : 716.17 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.95/716.17 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.95x = 716.17 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.95x = 202,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,618.82/518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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