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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 777.18 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 777.18 and 347.24 is: 520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 777.18 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/777.18 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 777.18 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 269,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,867.98/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.86

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