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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 778.24 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 778.24 and 302.72 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 778.24 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/778.24 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 778.24 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 235,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,588.81/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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