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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.81, 777.97 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.81, 777.97 and 244.97 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.81 : 777.97 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.81/777.97 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.81x = 777.97 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.81x = 190,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,578.64/518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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