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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 776.39 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 776.39 and 440.44 is: 659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 776.39 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/776.39 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 776.39 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 341,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,949.07/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.88

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