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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 777.38 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 777.38 and 244.88 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 777.38 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/777.38 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 777.38 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 190,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,359.70/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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