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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 776.55 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 776.55 and 333.38 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 776.55 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/776.55 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 776.55 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 258,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,889.43/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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