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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 776.91 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 776.91 and 261.86 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 776.91 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/776.91 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 776.91 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 203,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,441.65/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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