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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 775.10 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 775.10 and 345.12 is: 516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 775.10 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/775.10 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 775.10 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 267,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,500.79/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.37

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