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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777.24 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777.24 and 193.68 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777.24 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777.24 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777.24 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 150,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,535.84/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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