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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.65, 777.50 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.65, 777.50 and 336.13 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.65 : 777.50 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.65/777.50 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.65x = 777.50 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.65x = 261,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,341.08/518.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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