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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 777.36 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 777.36 and 323.38 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 777.36 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/777.36 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 777.36 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 251,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,382.68/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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