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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 776.36 and 344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 776.36 and 344.41 is: 515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 776.36 = 344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/776.36 = 344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 776.36 × 344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 267,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,386.15/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.94

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