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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 776.88 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 776.88 and 335.76 is: 502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 776.88 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/776.88 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 776.88 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 260,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,845.23/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.94

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