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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.07, 775.28 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.07, 775.28 and 395.36 is: 591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.07 : 775.28 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.07/775.28 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.07x = 775.28 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.07x = 306,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,511.81/518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.64

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