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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 778.24 and 323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 778.24 and 323.86 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 778.24 = 323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/778.24 = 323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 778.24 × 323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 252,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,038.05/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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