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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.50, 776.39 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.50, 776.39 and 287.04 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.50 : 776.39 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.50/776.39 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.50x = 776.39 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.50x = 222,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,856.46/518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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