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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 777.88 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 777.88 and 336.12 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 777.88 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/777.88 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 777.88 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 261,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,461.03/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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