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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 775.98 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 775.98 and 355.88 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 775.98 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/775.98 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 775.98 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 276,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,155.76/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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