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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 777.63 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 777.63 and 240.69 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 777.63 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/777.63 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 777.63 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 187,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,167.76/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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