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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 777.94 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 777.94 and 244.64 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 777.94 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/777.94 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 777.94 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 190,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,315.24/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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