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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.35, 777.39 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.35, 777.39 and 244.30 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.35 : 777.39 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.35/777.39 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.35x = 777.39 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.35x = 189,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,916.38/518.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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