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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.70, 777.59 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.70, 777.59 and 244.87 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.70 : 777.59 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.70/777.59 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.70x = 777.59 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.70x = 190,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,404.58/518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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