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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 777.44 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 777.44 and 244.38 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 777.44 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/777.44 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 777.44 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 189,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,985.68/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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