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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 776.64 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 776.64 and 325.60 is: 487.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 776.64 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/776.64 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 776.64 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 252,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,873.98/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.87

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