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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 778.45 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 778.45 and 259.08 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 778.45 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/778.45 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 778.45 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 201,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,680.83/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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