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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 777.94 and 287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 777.94 and 287.33 is: 431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 777.94 = 287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/777.94 = 287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 777.94 × 287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 223,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,520.89/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.04

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