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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 777.47 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 777.47 and 176.31 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 777.47 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/777.47 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 777.47 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 137,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,077.46/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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