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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 777.36 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 777.36 and 193.58 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 777.36 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/777.36 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 777.36 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 150,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,481.35/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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