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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 776.22 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 776.22 and 243.88 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 776.22 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/776.22 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 776.22 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 189,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,304.53/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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