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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 777.34 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 777.34 and 258.16 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 777.34 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/777.34 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 777.34 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 200,678.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,678.09/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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