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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 778.14 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 778.14 and 335.84 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 778.14 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/778.14 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 778.14 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 261,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,326.65/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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