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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 777.82 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 777.82 and 244.88 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 777.82 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/777.82 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 777.82 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 190,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,472.56/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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