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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 776.43 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 776.43 and 323.42 is: 484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 776.43 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/776.43 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 776.43 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 251,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,109.11/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.43

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