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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 777.44 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 777.44 and 301.28 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 777.44 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/777.44 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 777.44 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 234,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,227.12/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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