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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.73, 778.11 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.73, 778.11 and 244.95 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.73 : 778.11 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.73/778.11 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.73x = 778.11 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.73x = 190,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,598.04/518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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