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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.86, 777.15 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.86, 777.15 and 402.40 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.86 : 777.15 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.86/777.15 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.86x = 777.15 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.86x = 312,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,727.26/518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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