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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 777.24 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 777.24 and 244.09 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 777.24 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/777.24 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 777.24 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 189,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,716.51/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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