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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 776.18 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 776.18 and 301.25 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 776.18 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/776.18 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 776.18 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 233,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,824.23/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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