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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 777.51 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 777.51 and 244.37 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 777.51 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/777.51 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 777.51 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 190,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,000.12/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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