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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 777.67 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 777.67 and 244.64 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 777.67 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/777.67 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 777.67 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 190,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,249.19/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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