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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 776.66 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 776.66 and 503.28 is: 753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 776.66 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/776.66 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 776.66 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 390,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,874.93/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.61

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