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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 778.41 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 778.41 and 325.98 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 778.41 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/778.41 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 778.41 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 253,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,746.09/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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