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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 777.56 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 777.56 and 244.01 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 777.56 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/777.56 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 777.56 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 189,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,727.31/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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