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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 775.05 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 775.05 and 379.90 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 775.05 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/775.05 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 775.05 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 294,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,441.50/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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