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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 776.43 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 776.43 and 333.32 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 776.43 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/776.43 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 776.43 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 258,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,795.77/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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