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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 777 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 777 and 356.48 is: 534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 777 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/777 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 777 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 276,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,984.96/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.22

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