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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.27, 777.92 and 380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.27, 777.92 and 380.93 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 777.92 = 380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/777.92 = 380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 777.92 × 380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 296,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,327.27/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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