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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.93, 778.37 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.93, 778.37 and 289.28 is: 433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.93 : 778.37 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.93/778.37 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.93x = 778.37 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.93x = 225,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,161.54/518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.90

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