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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 778.02 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 778.02 and 281.52 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 778.02 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/778.02 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 778.02 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 219,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,028.19/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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