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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 776.25 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 776.25 and 243.92 is: 365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 776.25 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/776.25 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 776.25 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 189,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,339.02/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.39

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