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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.45, 777.33 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.45, 777.33 and 381.02 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.45 : 777.33 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.45/777.33 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.45x = 777.33 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.45x = 296,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,174.39/518.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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