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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 776.96 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 776.96 and 335.88 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 776.96 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/776.96 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 776.96 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 260,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,965.32/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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