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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.23, 776.80 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.23, 776.80 and 244.05 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.23 : 776.80 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.23/776.80 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.23x = 776.80 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.23x = 189,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,578.04/518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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