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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 777.20 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 777.20 and 372.06 is: 557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 777.20 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/777.20 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 777.20 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 289,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,163.17/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.78

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