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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 774.65 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 774.65 and 300.18 is: 449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 774.65 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/774.65 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 774.65 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 232,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,535.19/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.55

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