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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 777.54 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 777.54 and 258.51 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 777.54 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/777.54 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 777.54 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 201,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,001.87/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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