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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 775.98 and 495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 775.98 and 495.42 is: 742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 775.98 = 495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/775.98 = 495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 775.98 × 495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 384,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,436.01/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.01

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