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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 776.40 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 776.40 and 336.16 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 776.40 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/776.40 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 776.40 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 260,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,994.62/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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