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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 776.92 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 776.92 and 335.63 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 776.92 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/776.92 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 776.92 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 260,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,757.66/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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