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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 776.76 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 776.76 and 355.68 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 776.76 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/776.76 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 776.76 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 276,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,278.00/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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