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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 777.39 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 777.39 and 402.66 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 777.39 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/777.39 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 777.39 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 313,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,023.86/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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