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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 777.52 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 777.52 and 244.72 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 777.52 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/777.52 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 777.52 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 190,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,274.69/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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