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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 777.02 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 777.02 and 325.85 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 777.02 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/777.02 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 777.02 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 253,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,190.34/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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