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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 777.83 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 777.83 and 244.89 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 777.83 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/777.83 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 777.83 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 190,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,481.56/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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