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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.70, 777.24 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.70, 777.24 and 244.74 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.70 : 777.24 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.70/777.24 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.70x = 777.24 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.70x = 190,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,221.72/518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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