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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 777.59 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 777.59 and 386.43 is: 580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 777.59 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/777.59 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 777.59 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 300,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,484.10/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.02

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