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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 771.76 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 771.76 and 501 is: 745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 771.76 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/771.76 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 771.76 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 386,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,651.76/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.51

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