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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 777.03 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 777.03 and 301.49 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 777.03 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/777.03 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 777.03 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 234,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,262.89/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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