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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 776.47 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 776.47 and 323.75 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 776.47 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/776.47 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 776.47 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 251,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,383.90/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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