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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.95, 778.28 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.95, 778.28 and 287.96 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.95 : 778.28 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.95/778.28 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.95x = 778.28 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.95x = 224,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,108.18/518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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