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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.53, 778.02 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.53, 778.02 and 244.82 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.53 : 778.02 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.53/778.02 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.53x = 778.02 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.53x = 190,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,470.97/518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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