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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 776.86 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 776.86 and 244.42 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 776.86 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/776.86 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 776.86 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 189,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,877.57/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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