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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 778.44 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 778.44 and 374.96 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 778.44 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/778.44 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 778.44 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 291,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,883.86/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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