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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 776.39 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 776.39 and 302.13 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 776.39 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/776.39 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 776.39 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 234,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,569.20/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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