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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 776.37 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 776.37 and 335.45 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 776.37 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/776.37 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 776.37 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 260,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,433.32/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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