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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 776.24 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 776.24 and 388.42 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 776.24 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/776.24 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 776.24 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 301,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,507.63/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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