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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 777.83 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 777.83 and 244.42 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 777.83 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/777.83 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 777.83 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 190,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,117.21/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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