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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 776.30 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 776.30 and 402.80 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 776.30 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/776.30 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 776.30 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 312,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,693.64/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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