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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 778.10 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 778.10 and 335.90 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 778.10 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/778.10 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 778.10 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 261,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,363.79/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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