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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.35, 777.49 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.35, 777.49 and 193.69 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.35 : 777.49 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.35/777.49 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.35x = 777.49 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.35x = 150,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,592.04/518.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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