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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 775.29 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 775.29 and 373.56 is: 558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 775.29 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/775.29 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 775.29 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 289,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,617.33/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.93

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