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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 776.72 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 776.72 and 257.99 is: 386.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 776.72 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/776.72 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 776.72 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 200,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,382.75/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.79

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