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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 777.11 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 777.11 and 244.43 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 777.11 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/777.11 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 777.11 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 189,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,949.00/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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