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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 776.08 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 776.08 and 243.41 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 776.08 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/776.08 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 776.08 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 188,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,902.06/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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