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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 777.92 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 777.92 and 356.64 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 777.92 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/777.92 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 777.92 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 277,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,437.39/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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