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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 778.04 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 778.04 and 258.76 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 778.04 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/778.04 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 778.04 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 201,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,326.28/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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