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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 777.28 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 777.28 and 287.76 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 777.28 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/777.28 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 777.28 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 223,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,670.09/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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