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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 776.79 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 776.79 and 244.11 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 776.79 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/776.79 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 776.79 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 189,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,622.21/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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