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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 777.79 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 777.79 and 244.64 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 777.79 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/777.79 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 777.79 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 190,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,274.66/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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