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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.89, 778.18 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.89, 778.18 and 427.36 is: 640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.89 : 778.18 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.89/778.18 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.89x = 778.18 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.89x = 332,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,563.00/518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.91

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