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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.44, 776.94 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.44, 776.94 and 335.32 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.44 : 776.94 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.44/776.94 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.44x = 776.94 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.44x = 260,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,523.52/518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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