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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 778.47 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 778.47 and 262.42 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 778.47 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/778.47 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 778.47 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 204,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,286.10/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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