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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 776.65 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 776.65 and 402.16 is: 602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 776.65 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/776.65 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 776.65 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 312,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,337.56/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.68

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