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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777.38 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777.38 and 244.01 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777.38 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777.38 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777.38 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 189,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,688.49/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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