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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.50, 776.02 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.50, 776.02 and 396.06 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.50 : 776.02 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.50/776.02 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.50x = 776.02 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.50x = 307,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,350.48/518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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