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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 777.24 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 777.24 and 381.52 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 777.24 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/777.24 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 777.24 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 296,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,532.60/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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