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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 777.12 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 777.12 and 356.16 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 777.12 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/777.12 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 777.12 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 276,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,779.06/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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