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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 776.69 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 776.69 and 335.39 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 776.69 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/776.69 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 776.69 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 260,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,494.32/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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