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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 776.72 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 776.72 and 426.40 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 776.72 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/776.72 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 776.72 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 331,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,193.41/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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