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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 776.96 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 776.96 and 243.98 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 776.96 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/776.96 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 776.96 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 189,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,562.70/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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