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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 777.42 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 777.42 and 286.92 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 777.42 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/777.42 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 777.42 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 223,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,057.35/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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