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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 777.23 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 777.23 and 287.49 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 777.23 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/777.23 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 777.23 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 223,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,444.42/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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