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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 777.12 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 777.12 and 244.17 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 777.12 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/777.12 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 777.12 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 189,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,749.39/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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