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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 777.90 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 777.90 and 258.57 is: 387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 777.90 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/777.90 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 777.90 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 201,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,141.60/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.81

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