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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 777.02 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 777.02 and 301.44 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 777.02 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/777.02 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 777.02 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 234,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,224.91/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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