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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 777.60 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 777.60 and 373.12 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 777.60 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/777.60 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 777.60 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 290,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,138.11/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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