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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 777.30 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 777.30 and 244.23 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 777.30 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/777.30 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 777.30 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 189,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,839.98/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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