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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 776.34 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 776.34 and 301.31 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 776.34 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/776.34 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 776.34 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 233,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,919.01/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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