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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.01, 776.07 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.01, 776.07 and 301.74 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.01 : 776.07 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.01/776.07 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.01x = 776.07 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.01x = 234,171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,171.36/518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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