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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 776.89 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 776.89 and 243.90 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 776.89 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/776.89 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 776.89 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 189,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,483.78/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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