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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.63, 777.74 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.63, 777.74 and 193.77 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.63 : 777.74 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.63/777.74 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.63x = 777.74 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.63x = 150,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,701.71/518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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