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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 776.76 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 776.76 and 381.97 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 776.76 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/776.76 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 776.76 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 296,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,699.02/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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