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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777 and 193.62 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 150,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442.74/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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