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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 776.06 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 776.06 and 380.32 is: 569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 776.06 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/776.06 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 776.06 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 295,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,151.14/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.44

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