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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.89, 777.76 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.89, 777.76 and 287.26 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.89 : 777.76 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.89/777.76 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.89x = 777.76 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.89x = 223,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,419.34/518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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