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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.01, 777.15 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.01, 777.15 and 312.63 is: 469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.01 : 777.15 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.01/777.15 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.01x = 777.15 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.01x = 242,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,960.40/518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.03

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