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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 777.06 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 777.06 and 244.40 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 777.06 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/777.06 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 777.06 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 189,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,913.46/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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