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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 777.87 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 777.87 and 372.15 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 777.87 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/777.87 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 777.87 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 289,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,484.32/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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