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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 777.60 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 777.60 and 332.82 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 777.60 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/777.60 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 777.60 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 258,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,800.83/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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