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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 777.80 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 777.80 and 402.44 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 777.80 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/777.80 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 777.80 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 313,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,017.83/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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