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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 778.28 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 778.28 and 301.77 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 778.28 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/778.28 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 778.28 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 234,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,860.05/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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