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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.11, 777.23 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.11, 777.23 and 345.92 is: 518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.11 : 777.23 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.11/777.23 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.11x = 777.23 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.11x = 268,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,855.08/518.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.92

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