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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 777.64 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 777.64 and 336.72 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 777.64 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/777.64 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 777.64 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 261,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,846.94/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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