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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 777.45 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 777.45 and 360.62 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 777.45 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/777.45 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 777.45 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 280,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,360.13/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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