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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 778.38 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 778.38 and 410.56 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 778.38 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/778.38 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 778.38 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 319,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,571.69/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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