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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 773.03 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 773.03 and 503.01 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 773.03 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/773.03 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 773.03 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 388,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,843.08/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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