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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.73, 777.37 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.73, 777.37 and 258.49 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.73 : 777.37 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.73/777.37 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.73x = 777.37 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.73x = 200,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,942.37/518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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