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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 775.98 and 499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 775.98 and 499.53 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 775.98 = 499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/775.98 = 499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 775.98 × 499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 387,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,625.29/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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