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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 777.84 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 777.84 and 301.75 is: 453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 777.84 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/777.84 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 777.84 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 234,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,713.22/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.10

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