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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.29, 776.92 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.29, 776.92 and 335.81 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.29 : 776.92 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.29/776.92 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.29x = 776.92 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.29x = 260,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,897.51/518.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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