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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 776.73 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 776.73 and 287.31 is: 430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 776.73 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/776.73 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 776.73 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 223,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,162.30/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.56

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