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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 777.28 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 777.28 and 312.84 is: 469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 777.28 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/777.28 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 777.28 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 243,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,164.28/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.21

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