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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 776.74 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 776.74 and 258.16 is: 386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 776.74 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/776.74 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 776.74 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 200,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,523.20/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.93

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