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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 777.56 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 777.56 and 409.34 is: 613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 777.56 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/777.56 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 777.56 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 318,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,286.41/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.39

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