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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 776.12 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 776.12 and 335.88 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 776.12 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/776.12 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 776.12 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 260,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,681.51/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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