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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 777.10 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 777.10 and 244.07 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 777.10 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/777.10 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 777.10 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 189,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,665.58/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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