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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.33, 777.99 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.33, 777.99 and 244.61 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.33 : 777.99 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.33/777.99 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.33x = 777.99 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.33x = 190,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,304.13/518.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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