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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 779.88 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 779.88 and 262.64 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 779.88 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/779.88 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 779.88 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 204,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,827.68/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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