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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.50, 777.76 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.50, 777.76 and 258.68 is: 388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.50 : 777.76 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.50/777.76 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.50x = 777.76 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.50x = 201,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,190.96/518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.02

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