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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.86, 778.09 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.86, 778.09 and 382.78 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.86 : 778.09 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.86/778.09 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.86x = 778.09 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.86x = 297,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,837.29/518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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