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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 776.34 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 776.34 and 323.36 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 776.34 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/776.34 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 776.34 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 251,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,037.30/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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