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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.99, 776.67 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.99, 776.67 and 372.91 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.99 : 776.67 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.99/776.67 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.99x = 776.67 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.99x = 289,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,628.01/518.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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