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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.05, 776.66 and 323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.05, 776.66 and 323.10 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.05 : 776.66 = 323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.05/776.66 = 323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.05x = 776.66 × 323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.05x = 250,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,938.85/518.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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