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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 776.76 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 776.76 and 394.41 is: 591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 776.76 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/776.76 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 776.76 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 306,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,361.91/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.04

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