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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 776.04 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 776.04 and 402.08 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 776.04 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/776.04 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 776.04 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 312,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,030.16/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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