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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.38, 777.56 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.38, 777.56 and 326.14 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.38 : 777.56 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.38/777.56 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.38x = 777.56 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.38x = 253,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,593.42/518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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