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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 777.30 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 777.30 and 362.72 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 777.30 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/777.30 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 777.30 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 281,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,938.37/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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