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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.59, 777.89 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.59, 777.89 and 287.93 is: 431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.59 : 777.89 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.59/777.89 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.59x = 777.89 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.59x = 223,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,977.87/518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.90

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