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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.32, 776.66 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.32, 776.66 and 361.99 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.32 : 776.66 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.32/776.66 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.32x = 776.66 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.32x = 281,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,145.03/518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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