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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.17, 777 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.17, 777 and 244.03 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.17 : 777 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.17/777 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.17x = 777 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.17x = 189,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,611.31/518.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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