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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.61, 777.93 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.61, 777.93 and 226.11 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.61 : 777.93 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.61/777.93 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.61x = 777.93 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.61x = 175,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,897.75/518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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