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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.83, 777.60 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.83, 777.60 and 301.93 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.83 : 777.60 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.83/777.60 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.83x = 777.60 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.83x = 234,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,780.77/518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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