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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 775.85 and 395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 775.85 and 395.37 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 775.85 = 395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/775.85 = 395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 775.85 × 395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 306,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,745.84/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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