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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.71, 777.35 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.71, 777.35 and 287.25 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.71 : 777.35 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.71/777.35 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.71x = 777.35 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.71x = 223,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,293.79/518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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