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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 775.47 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 775.47 and 335.07 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 775.47 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/775.47 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 775.47 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 259,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,836.73/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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