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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 779.58 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 779.58 and 288 is: 432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 779.58 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/779.58 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 779.58 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 224,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,519.04/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.80

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