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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 778.94 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 778.94 and 346.60 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 778.94 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/778.94 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 778.94 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 269,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,980.60/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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