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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 777.84 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 777.84 and 381.72 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 777.84 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/777.84 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 777.84 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 296,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,915.18/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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