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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.11, 776.13 and 312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.11, 776.13 and 312.57 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.11 : 776.13 = 312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.11/776.13 = 312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.11x = 776.13 × 312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.11x = 242,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,594.95/518.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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