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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 778.01 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 778.01 and 244.80 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 778.01 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/778.01 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 778.01 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 190,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,455.62/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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