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