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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 776.36 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 776.36 and 243.74 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 776.36 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/776.36 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 776.36 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 189,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,230.71/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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