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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 778.18 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 778.18 and 324.12 is: 486.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 778.18 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/778.18 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 778.18 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 252,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,223.70/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.66

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