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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 776.40 and 396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 776.40 and 396.11 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 776.40 = 396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/776.40 = 396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 776.40 × 396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 307,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,539.80/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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