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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 776.37 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 776.37 and 301.38 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 776.37 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/776.37 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 776.37 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 233,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,982.39/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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