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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 776.37 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 776.37 and 335.37 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 776.37 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/776.37 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 776.37 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 260,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,371.21/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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