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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 777.27 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 777.27 and 335.48 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 777.27 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/777.27 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 777.27 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 260,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,754.65/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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