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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 776.79 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 776.79 and 380.97 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 776.79 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/776.79 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 776.79 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 295,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,933.69/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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