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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.65, 777.98 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.65, 777.98 and 355.84 is: 533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.65 : 777.98 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.65/777.98 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.65x = 777.98 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.65x = 276,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,838.35/518.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.76

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