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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 777.28 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 777.28 and 301.60 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 777.28 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/777.28 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 777.28 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 234,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,427.65/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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