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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 778.56 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 778.56 and 244.92 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 778.56 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/778.56 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 778.56 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 190,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,684.92/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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