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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 776.33 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 776.33 and 243.50 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 776.33 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/776.33 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 776.33 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 189,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,036.36/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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