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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 777.60 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 777.60 and 302.27 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 777.60 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/777.60 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 777.60 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 235,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,041.26/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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