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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 778.56 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 778.56 and 194.44 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 778.56 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/778.56 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 778.56 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 151,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,383.21/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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