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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.21, 776.97 and 353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.21, 776.97 and 353.73 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.21 : 776.97 = 353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.21/776.97 = 353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.21x = 776.97 × 353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.21x = 274,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,837.60/518.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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