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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 776.58 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 776.58 and 364.18 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 776.58 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/776.58 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 776.58 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 282,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,814.90/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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