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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 777.01 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 777.01 and 244.51 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 777.01 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/777.01 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 777.01 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 189,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,986.72/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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