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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 776.55 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 776.55 and 335.52 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 776.55 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/776.55 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 776.55 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 260,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,548.06/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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