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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.77, 777.03 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.77, 777.03 and 379.09 is: 567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.77 : 777.03 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.77/777.03 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.77x = 777.03 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.77x = 294,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,564.30/518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.81

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