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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 777.69 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 777.69 and 240.63 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 777.69 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/777.69 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 777.69 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 187,135.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,135.54/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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