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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.74, 777.98 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.74, 777.98 and 189.62 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.74 : 777.98 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.74/777.98 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.74x = 777.98 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.74x = 147,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,520.57/518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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