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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 776.96 and 387.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 776.96 and 387.17 is: 579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 776.96 = 387.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/776.96 = 387.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 776.96 × 387.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 300,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,815.60/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.96

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