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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 778.10 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 778.10 and 327.64 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 778.10 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/778.10 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 778.10 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 254,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,936.68/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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