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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 777.76 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 777.76 and 258.60 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 777.76 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/777.76 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 777.76 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 201,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,128.74/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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