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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 777.78 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 777.78 and 302.28 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 777.78 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/777.78 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 777.78 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 235,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,107.34/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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