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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 777.92 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 777.92 and 244.92 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 777.92 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/777.92 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 777.92 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 190,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,528.17/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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