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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 776.93 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 776.93 and 244.17 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 776.93 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/776.93 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 776.93 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 189,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,701.78/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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