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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 777 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 777 and 312.52 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 777 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/777 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 777 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 242,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,828.04/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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