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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 776 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 776 and 335.03 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 776 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/776 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 776 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 259,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,979.40/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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