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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 777.62 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 777.62 and 258.68 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 777.62 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/777.62 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 777.62 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 201,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,154.74/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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