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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 776.22 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 776.22 and 402.01 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 776.22 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/776.22 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 776.22 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 312,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,049.93/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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