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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 778.50 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 778.50 and 287.82 is: 431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 778.50 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/778.50 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 778.50 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 224,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,067.87/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.93

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