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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 864.42 and 518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 864.42 and 518.10 is: 777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 864.42 = 518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/864.42 = 518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 864.42 × 518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 447,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,856.00/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.20

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