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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 778.35 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 778.35 and 299.55 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 778.35 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/778.35 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 778.35 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 233,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,154.74/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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