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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 776.88 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 776.88 and 396.96 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 776.88 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/776.88 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 776.88 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 308,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,390.28/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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