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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 777.39 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 777.39 and 244.41 is: 366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 777.39 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/777.39 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 777.39 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 190,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,001.89/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.43

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