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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 777.45 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 777.45 and 335.54 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 777.45 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/777.45 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 777.45 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 260,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,865.57/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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