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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777.02 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777.02 and 397.16 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777.02 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777.02 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777.02 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 308,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,601.26/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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