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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 777.54 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 777.54 and 244.28 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 777.54 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/777.54 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 777.54 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 189,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,940.33/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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