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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 776.52 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 776.52 and 325.44 is: 487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 776.52 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/776.52 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 776.52 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 252,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,710.67/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.48

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