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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.37, 777.84 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.37, 777.84 and 403.04 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.37 : 777.84 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.37/777.84 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.37x = 777.84 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.37x = 313,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,501.07/518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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