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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 776 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 776 and 243.28 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 776 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/776 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 776 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 188,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,785.28/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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