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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.01, 777.09 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.01, 777.09 and 258.02 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.01 : 777.09 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.01/777.09 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.01x = 777.09 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.01x = 200,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,504.76/518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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