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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.07, 775.79 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.07, 775.79 and 298.11 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.07 : 775.79 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.07/775.79 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.07x = 775.79 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.07x = 231,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,270.76/518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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