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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 775.53 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 775.53 and 323.16 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 775.53 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/775.53 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 775.53 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 250,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,620.27/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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