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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.01, 777.39 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.01, 777.39 and 323.30 is: 485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.01 : 777.39 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.01/777.39 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.01x = 777.39 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.01x = 251,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,326.30/518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.18

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