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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.78, 778.04 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.78, 778.04 and 333.58 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.78 : 778.04 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.78/778.04 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.78x = 778.04 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.78x = 259,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,538.58/518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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