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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.27, 777.53 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.27, 777.53 and 225.65 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 777.53 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/777.53 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 777.53 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 175,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,452.15/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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