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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 777.17 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 777.17 and 302.10 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 777.17 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/777.17 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 777.17 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 234,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,783.81/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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