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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.63, 777.56 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.63, 777.56 and 244.50 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.63 : 777.56 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.63/777.56 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.63x = 777.56 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.63x = 190,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,112.20/518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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