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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.63, 778.03 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.63, 778.03 and 262.13 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.63 : 778.03 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.63/778.03 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.63x = 778.03 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.63x = 203,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,940.46/518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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