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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 777.87 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 777.87 and 259.16 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 777.87 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/777.87 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 777.87 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 201,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,588.90/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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