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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 777 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 777 and 302.06 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 777 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/777 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 777 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 234,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,700.62/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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