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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 776.46 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 776.46 and 243.96 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 776.46 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/776.46 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 776.46 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 189,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,425.18/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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