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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 778.37 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 778.37 and 244.76 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 778.37 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/778.37 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 778.37 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 190,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,508.73/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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