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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 777.56 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 777.56 and 244.52 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 777.56 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/777.56 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 777.56 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 190,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,123.86/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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