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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 776.68 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 776.68 and 362.01 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 776.68 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/776.68 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 776.68 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 281,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,165.93/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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