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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 778.28 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 778.28 and 321.32 is: 482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 778.28 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/778.28 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 778.28 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 250,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,077.27/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.07

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