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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 778.12 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 778.12 and 244.67 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 778.12 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/778.12 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 778.12 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 190,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,378.12/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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