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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.62, 778.28 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.62, 778.28 and 345.50 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.62 : 778.28 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.62/778.28 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.62x = 778.28 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.62x = 268,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,895.74/518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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