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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 777.72 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 777.72 and 381.63 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 777.72 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/777.72 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 777.72 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 296,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,801.28/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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