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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 778.38 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 778.38 and 262.36 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 778.38 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/778.38 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 778.38 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 204,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,215.78/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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