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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 776.97 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 776.97 and 336.05 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 776.97 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/776.97 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 776.97 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 261,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,096.88/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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