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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 777.68 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 777.68 and 258.49 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 777.68 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/777.68 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 777.68 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 201,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,022.50/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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