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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.45, 777.66 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.45, 777.66 and 189.39 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.45 : 777.66 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.45/777.66 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.45x = 777.66 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.45x = 147,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,277.85/518.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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