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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 777.26 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 777.26 and 312.76 is: 469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 777.26 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/777.26 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 777.26 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 243,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,095.84/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.24

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