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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 778.10 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 778.10 and 287.82 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 778.10 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/778.10 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 778.10 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 223,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,951.30/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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