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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.41, 778.13 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.41, 778.13 and 372.32 is: 558.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.41 : 778.13 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.41/778.13 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.41x = 778.13 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.41x = 289,715.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,715.16/518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.86

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