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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 778.03 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 778.03 and 258.59 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 778.03 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/778.03 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 778.03 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 201,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,190.78/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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