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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 778.36 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 778.36 and 313.62 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 778.36 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/778.36 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 778.36 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 244,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,110.53/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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