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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 777.48 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 777.48 and 374.14 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 777.48 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/777.48 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 777.48 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 290,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,886.37/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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