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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 777.62 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 777.62 and 244.09 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 777.62 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/777.62 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 777.62 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 189,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,809.27/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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