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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 777.30 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 777.30 and 244.14 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 777.30 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/777.30 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 777.30 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 189,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,770.02/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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