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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 777.30 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 777.30 and 335.14 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 777.30 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/777.30 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 777.30 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 260,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,504.32/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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