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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 777.03 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 777.03 and 345.30 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 777.03 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/777.03 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 777.03 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 268,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,308.46/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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