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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 779.52 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 779.52 and 365.76 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 779.52 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/779.52 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 779.52 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 285,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,117.24/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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