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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.09, 777.20 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.09, 777.20 and 244.24 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.09 : 777.20 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.09/777.20 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.09x = 777.20 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.09x = 189,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,820.16/518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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