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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 777.71 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 777.71 and 335.64 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 777.71 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/777.71 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 777.71 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 261,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,028.91/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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