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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 777.16 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 777.16 and 244.43 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 777.16 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/777.16 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 777.16 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 189,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,960.55/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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