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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 778.83 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 778.83 and 364.11 is: 546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 778.83 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/778.83 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 778.83 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 283,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,575.90/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.58

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