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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 775.95 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 775.95 and 379.10 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 775.95 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/775.95 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 775.95 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 294,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,162.65/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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