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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 777.23 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 777.23 and 416.09 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 777.23 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/777.23 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 777.23 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 323,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,391.66/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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