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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.71, 777.69 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.71, 777.69 and 244.65 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.71 : 777.69 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.71/777.69 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.71x = 777.69 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.71x = 190,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,261.86/518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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