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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 777.01 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 777.01 and 344.81 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 777.01 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/777.01 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 777.01 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 267,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,920.82/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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