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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 778.49 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 778.49 and 381.30 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 778.49 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/778.49 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 778.49 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 296,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,836.33/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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