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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 777.58 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 777.58 and 185.10 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 777.58 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/777.58 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 777.58 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 143,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,926.17/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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