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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 777.78 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 777.78 and 244.59 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 777.78 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/777.78 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 777.78 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 190,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,237.21/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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