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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 777.60 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 777.60 and 353.70 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 777.60 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/777.60 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 777.60 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 275,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,037.12/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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