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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.89, 777.27 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.89, 777.27 and 432.01 is: 647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.89 : 777.27 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.89/777.27 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.89x = 777.27 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.89x = 335,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,788.41/518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.13

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