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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 778.70 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 778.70 and 346.10 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 778.70 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/778.70 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 778.70 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 269,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,505.04/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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