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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 777.91 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 777.91 and 258.27 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 777.91 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/777.91 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 777.91 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 200,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,910.82/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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