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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 776.84 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 776.84 and 312.53 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 776.84 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/776.84 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 776.84 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 242,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,782.12/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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