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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.35, 777.33 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.35, 777.33 and 244.36 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.35 : 777.33 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.35/777.33 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.35x = 777.33 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.35x = 189,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,948.36/518.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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