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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.63, 777.27 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.63, 777.27 and 333.45 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.63 : 777.27 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.63/777.27 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.63x = 777.27 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.63x = 259,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,180.68/518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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