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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 776.24 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 776.24 and 381.44 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 776.24 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/776.24 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 776.24 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 296,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,088.99/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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