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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 777 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 777 and 353.82 is: 530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 777 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/777 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 777 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 274,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,918.14/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.20

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