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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 777.64 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 777.64 and 244.57 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 777.64 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/777.64 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 777.64 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 190,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,183.53/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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